Taking a Walk Improves Brain Health
July 9, 2023
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Getting out into the fresh air and taking a walk does good things for your brain and well-being, researchers say.
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Alzheimer’s Alphabet Activity
July 2, 2023
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Here’s a good activity caregivers can use easily, contributed by one of our readers. It’s a simple game, great in mid-stage Alzheimer’s.
TheraPaws Brighten Dementia’s Loneliness
June 30, 2023
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Meet Marley, a THERAPAWS therapy dog, helping the elderly that suffer from dementia. See pet therapy at work.
America’s Amazing Alzheimer’s Choir
June 27, 2023
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Once a week, a chorus of people with Alzheimer’s and dementia rehearse side-by-side with their caregivers. The songs they sing are, remarkably, often from memory. Watch the Giving Voice Chorus in action.
Off-The-Shelf Technologies That Assist People with Dementia
June 18, 2023
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There are myriad technologies that can be helpful in making life easier for people with dementia. Learn more.
Going Out with Alzheimer’s
June 2, 2023
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People with mild Alzheimer’s often enjoy places they enjoyed in the past – a favorite restaurant, parade, park, shopping mall, swimming pool, museum, or theater. It is good to keep going and it is smart to plan ahead. Learn how.
Who’s That Singing? Why, It’s Margaret!
May 16, 2023
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When Jamie Lee Morley first heard singing from care-resident Margaret Mackie (she has dementia), he automatically assumed the beautiful voice was from a nearby radio. Nobody at Northcare Suites Care Home could have imagined what would happen next.
Healing Gardens for Dementia
May 12, 2023
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A new study reveals the power of gardens in helping staff provide good care for dementia. See how gardens offer benefits that are low-cost, drug-free and refreshing to both patient and carer.
Alzheimer’s, Art & Medical Students
May 5, 2023
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Medical students often learn the technical facts of Alzheimer’s without learning about the people. Find out how a new program helps medical students better understand people with dementia — at the art museum.
The “B-Sharp Program” Treats Alzheimer’s with Music
April 18, 2023
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There’s fresh hope for people with Alzheimer’s in a new music program. It’s called, “B-Sharp”. See why.
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